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Old 01-27-2009   #1 (permalink)


x64 and x32
 
 

VISTA file sharing - Unable to Enable?

Has anyone had any problems enabling VISTA file sharing? Here's what is happening:

1. Control Panel
2. Network and Sharing Center
3. Click dropdown arrow for "File Sharing"
4. Select radio button for "Turn on file sharing"
5. Click Apply (UAC is turned off)

AND

Nothing happens!! File sharing is still "Off".

I'm having the exact same problem with "Network Discovery".

Any ideas??

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Old 01-27-2009   #2 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate SP1 32bit, 7 Ultimate Build 7068 32bit
 
 

Re: VISTA file sharing - Unable to Enable?

Go into the Windows Firewall properties and under the exceptions tab, ensure Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing have a tick next to thier names.
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Old 01-27-2009   #3 (permalink)


x64 and x32
 
 

Re: VISTA file sharing - Unable to Enable?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by originofsymmetry View Post
Go into the Windows Firewall properties and under the exceptions tab, ensure Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing have a tick next to thier names.
You pointed me in the right direction!!

This afternoon, as a quick fix, I manually added the TCP ports for remote desktop. I didn't realize the default entries were missing.

To fix my current problem, I clicked on Advanced and found a "Restore Defaults" button. The file sharing option is now back!

Thanks again!!
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